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    3. Cithrol™ EGDS

    Cithrol™ EGDS

    Non-emulsifying grade of glycol distearate. RSPO Mass Balance grade available.

    INCI name

    Glycol Distearate

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Pastille

    Chemistry

    • Glyceryl esters & derivatives

    Functions

    • Opacifying / pearlising agents
    • Skin conditioning
    • Emulsifiers
    • Spreading agents

    Regional availability

    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • N America

    Category

    • Skin care

    Applications

    • Bath, shower & soaps
    • After sun
    • Body care
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Hair conditioners - rinse off
    • Shampoos
    • Sun protection

    Consumer benefit

    • Hydrating / moisturising / nourishing
    • Calming / soothing / redness

    Certifications and standards

    • RSPO
    • Halal
    • ISO 16128 - derived natural

    Ingredient origin

    • Plant derived
    • Petrochemical derived

    Composition information

    • EO/PO free
    • Preservative free
    • EDTA free
    • BHT / BHA free
    • Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)

    % Natural origin content – ISO 16128

    • 86

    Biodegradability

    • Expected to be readily biodegradable
    Typicals
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    Formulations

    Sulfate Free Shampoo for shine

    This mild sulfate free shampoo system provides excelent shine with Lustreplex™ and softness with Cromollient™ SCE.
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    Protectress of Colour Shampoo

    Fight back against dull, fading locks by using Protectress of Color. The shampoo’s power to shield hair from sunlight will make the outdoors safe for tresses everywhere. For backup, Arlasilk™ PLM provides silky conditioning, which helps leave hair feeling as super as it looks.
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    Cover My Grey 10-Minute Ammonia-Free Demi-Permanent Hair Colour System

    This is a Natural Black Demi-Permanent (Ammonia-Free) fast performing hair colour system. The Crodafos™ HCE in the developer acts as a hair colour enhancer to make this hair colour work in only 10 minutes. It deposits long lasting hair colour and completely covers stubborn grey hair. It can be used...
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    Detoxify & Strengthening Shampoo

    Toxins brought by pollution and other environmental stresses can damage hair. To maintain or improve its health it is important to detoxify, strengthen and protect hair. This shampoo effectively cleans the hair without being harsh, thanks to Crodasinic™ LS30 which confers mildness and...
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    Detoxifying Shampoo with Hairfall Control (Pearly)

    A simple pearly shampoo with detoxifying properties while strengthening and protecting the hair. Fruitbio, the key to anti-pollution, reduces the adhesion of pollution particles on hair by its smoothing effect. Keravis™, a multifaceted protein-based complex delivers hair strengthening properties...
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    Colour Depositing and Anti-Yellowing Purple Shampoo

    This anti-yellowing, purple shampoo is great to either add a touch of platinum to grey hair or neutralize any brassiness resulting from hair colour. It provides excellent conditioning with Arlasilk™ EFA and a good deposit. How to apply: Apply to towel dry hair and leave on hair for 15-20 minutes....
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    Thick Black Semi-Permanent Hair Color Shampoo

    This thick, black semi-permanent hair colour shampoo is perfect for after relaxing hair to add colour to the hair, providing foaming, conditioning and a good deposit. While the combination of Promidium™ 2, Incromine™ Oxide C and Crodateric™ CAB 30 cleanse the hair and scalp, Arlasilk™ EFA provides...
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    Strength & Repair Complete Care Shampoo

    Pamper your hair with this sulfate-free shampoo, meticulously formulated to protect and strengthen your hair.
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    Related resources

    • CITHROL EGDS
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      Biodegradability statement with data summary applicable to all product codes/grades for this product.
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    • Formulating for Halal: Certified Ingredients Guide - REACH Registered
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      This brochure was created for customers formulating for Halal certification where REACH registration or exemption is essential. If REACH is not...
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    • Cithrol EGDS & Cithrol EGMS
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      CITHROL EGDS and CITHROL EGMS are both 100% active, solid products derived from vegetable sources. Typical use levels are from 1-2%.
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    • SP CITHROL EGDS MBAL-PA-(SG) - PE80064
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      Product Information Dossier contains commonly requested regulatory and sustainability information such as origin, INCI, composition, impurities,...
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